When was it published?

May 25, 1842 in The Rhode Islander

Domestic News May 25, 1842

The Rhode Islander

Q: What keywords are associated?

Maine Legislature, Boundary Question, Commissioners, Compromise, Lord Ashburton

Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island

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What is this article about?

Maine Legislature convened in special session last week to consider U.S. government proposition on boundary question, communicated by Gov. Fairfield. Committee reported resolutions to appoint four commissioners for compromise. Lord Ashburton offered immediate settlement by compromise over arbitration.

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MAINE.—The Legislature of Maine convened last week in special session to consider a proposition made by the Gen. Government relative to the Boundary question, which was communicated to them by Gov. Fairfield in a Message. A large Committee of both Houses were appointed to consider the proposition, and, in accordance with it, have reported resolutions to appoint four Commissioners with full powers to make any compromise respecting the Boundary that they may think advisable. Lord Ashburton, the British Envoy, made the offer to settle the question immediately by compromise, instead of waiting for the uncertain issue of a decision by arbitration.

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics Appointment

What keywords are associated?

Maine Legislature Boundary Question Commissioners Compromise Lord Ashburton

What entities or persons were involved?

Gov. Fairfield Lord Ashburton

Where did it happen?

Maine

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Maine

Event Date

Last Week

Key Persons

Gov. Fairfield Lord Ashburton

Outcome

resolutions reported to appoint four commissioners with full powers to compromise on the boundary.

Event Details

The Legislature convened in special session to consider a proposition from the General Government on the Boundary question, communicated by Gov. Fairfield. A committee of both Houses was appointed, reporting resolutions to appoint commissioners. Lord Ashburton offered immediate settlement by compromise instead of arbitration.